Isaka-Ivondro

Isaka - Ivondro
Isaka - Ivondro

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°51′E / 24.800°S 46.850°E / -24.800; 46.850
Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 172 m (564 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Isaka - Ivondro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 15% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 7% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 24°48′S 46°51′E / 24.800°S 46.850°E / -24.800; 46.850


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